Elszigetelt

Elszigetelt is a Hungarian adjective formed from the verb szigetel (to insulate) with the prefix el- and the past participle suffix -t. It describes something that has been insulated or isolated from its surroundings. The meaning can be physical, such as insulation against heat, sound, moisture, or electricity, or more abstract, referring to geographic, social, or informational isolation.

In usage, elszigetelt can refer to objects, components, or regions that have been made independent from external influence or connection. In electrical engineering and construction, it commonly describes parts that are electrically isolated from other circuits or conductors to ensure safety, prevent interference, or meet design specifications. In everyday language, it can describe a place or situation that is geographically or socially separated from nearby areas.

Etymologically, the word combines el- (a prefix that can imply completion or separation) with szigetel- (to insulate) and the participial suffix -t, yielding an adjective meaning thoroughly insulated or isolated.

Related terms include szigetelés (insulation), szigetelő (insulator or insulating material), and izoláció (isolation). The nuance of elszigetelt often depends on context, ranging from technical specifications in engineering to general statements about an isolated location or condition.